Drowning Theory in Washington Mourns Mrs Greever Mystery
Authorities say Mrs Greever may not have plunged into the Potomac, with doubt cast on a drowning theory. Edgar L Greever and relatives press police to solve the disappearance in the Downtown Washington area after she left with an army officer’s wife, while neighbors wonder if she fled or met misfortune near the riverfront.
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Rey
Greever Wises
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Reever Ang
Greever
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Lazewell Va
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Olster
Washington
Route Tourists Via Capital Plan Backed by Officials
A special meeting of the chamber heard proposals by alense J Owen of the Southern Vatumer and John Fox of the San Diego Pac coast Expo to route tourists via Washington. They urged distributing 1 to 5 million booklets nationwide to steer travelers southward, potentially boosting hotels and commerce along a southern route with events in about 40 cities. The committee was instructed to study the plan’s merits.
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Congress
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Kent
Cotte Yrbuesty Committee
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Chamber
Washington
Fesu
Fairhoads
Owen
Waahinga
Comteral Congress
Pacifc
Gans
Washington Topham
George C Jordan
Funeral of Daniel C Miles
Daniel C Miles died Thursday evening from heart trouble while walking near the city square. The Monmouth Parish member was in Newark for his father’s funeral. many relatives arrived. A funeral service is planned for the following Wednesday. pallbearers and attendees include family members from Easadena Cal and George, Herbert, and Morland families.
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George and
Herbert Wes Ree
Ob Morland
Mia Jan Lasher
Easadena
Cal
Lydia Smith Dead in Southwest Washington
Lydia Smith wife of Peter Curtis Smith of 417 4th Street Southwest died last night at age 41 after paralysis. Daughter of the late Conrad Saunee, a member of one of southwest Washington’s oldest families, she was educated in local schools and married at 23. Survived by her husband and a daughter Mrs Malvin Hazen. Services to be held Sunday afternoon at the family home with Benjamin F Merka officiating. burial at Rack Croke Cemetery.
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Peter Curtis
Washth
Southwest
Conrad Saunee
Washington
Pubahoola
Mith Sheta
Malvin
Hazen
Taer
Fternoon
Des Benjamin F Merka
Tiermert
Mrs Johnson Near Death From Severe Illness
Mrs Clarence Jonnsen of Wanericken was stricken two weeks ago by a perilous illness at the Affhment in the Tgtscoti region and is in a serious condition at Homeopathic Hospital. Her husband, an executive at the Gésiate, and her daughter Mrs Williaton Hough remain at her bedside as hopeful family members.
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Clarence Jonnsen
Navy League meeting backs larger navy and toll reforms
The navy league gathering drew hundreds, with Secretary Meyer present. Speakers urged a two ship increase and urged toll relief or tolls return for Panama Canal trade. Rep Sulzer pressed favoring U S merchant marine subsidies and cargo preferences. Admiral Wainwright praised women’s suffrage in boosting the navy.
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Marines
Navy League
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Movement For Universal Peace
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Wainwright
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Congress
Panama Canal
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Humphrey
Jealous husband shoots at wife then kills self
Samuel Jenifer 22 colored man fired at Elenora at 21a New York avenue northwest but missed. Mattie Britt, a visitor, was wounded in the right shoulder. Jenifer then shot himself in the heart and died instantly. Coroner Nevitt issued a certificate of suicide. body moved to morgue. Wife says husband objected to her going out.
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New York Avenue
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Jenifer
Nevitt Save
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Mystery surrounds identity of would be suicide victim
A young white woman attempted suicide by swallowing strychnine at Fifteenth and L streets southeast. She was sent to Washington Asylum Hospital, discharged next day with a relative described as about 30, styled as sister-in-law, who refused to reveal names. The patient’s name remains undisclosed. superintendent would not identify her. The motive remains a mystery.
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Harvard Law School
England
Indians Appeal Big Fee in Cherokee Land Case
A Supreme Court appeal challenges a $149,000 to $349,000 fee paid to Finkelnburg Kugel and Kirby and Edgar Smith for Cherokee land case work. The Court of Claims had awarded $4,300,000 to the Indians. Treasury paid the fee, but the Treasury Secretary’s right to deduct it from Eastern Cherokees’ funds is disputed. Senator Robert S. Owen is noted as counsel for the Eastern Cherokees. Mrs Belva Lockwood previously represented emigrant Cherokees and received $1,800.
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CAPT A F MCMILLAN DEAD SHUSTER GUEST
Cap t Alexander F McMillan dies three hours after apoplexy near his home at 145 Harvard street NW He was former treasurer general of Persia and a guest of the Shuster press club at a reception in Washington DC Shuster criticized McMillan s finances while McMillan s survivors include three sons Robert IV Alexander McMillan of the city John FacMillen of Muncie Ind and a daughter Mrs K E Strouse of Los Angeles Also surviving is a second wife Nellie Seymour Interment in Arlington planned
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Oalo
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Muncie
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Los
Old Shipmates at Dinnes
W H Waples of Hartford and a group of former Franklin crew members held an informal dinner at the New Willard Hotel to honor their 19th century cruise in European waters. Rear Admirals Potter Harber Berry Hoges and Cowles and Captain John H Muour attended, with each guest sharing reminiscences of the voyage.
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Eurypean
Falls 40 Feet From Windmill Breaks Wagoner's Limbs
Wagoner of Kensington Ma, 52, suffered fractures to both legs and arms after a 40 foot fall from a windmill while making repairs. He lay unconscious about an hour before family found him. Taken to Casualty Hospital via Union Station and ambulance, he may have internal injuries. He is now conscious.
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Court Lecture Details Juvenile Court Workings
Judge DeLacy outlined juvenile court procedures to Takoma Park Home Makers' Club at the Takoma Park Ubbery last night. He stressed the urgent need for stable homes for tribecus children in the District and highlighted lack of suitable facilities as an immediate issue.
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Endorsement Push for Edward Bradford to Taft
About 61 Delaware lawyers travel to Washington to urge President Taft to nominate Edward Bradford for the Third Circuit seat left by the late Judge Lanning. The delegation is largely Democratic despite Bradford being a Republican, reflecting strong cross party support within the Delaware bar.
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Census Clerks Plea Refused Over Annual Leave Pay
A seven clerk delegation from the census bureau petitioned Director Durand for compensation for annual leave owed to temporary clerks leaving office soon. Durand refused due to reduced congressional appropriations for census work.
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Candy Foe to Girlish Fork and Sugar Health Lecture
Dr Wiley told a National Geographic Society meeting in Denver that sugar consumption makes people fat and urged restraint. He cited a yearly average sugar intake and warned sweets and candy contribute to weight gain. Florence Barahe Terry, 34, former congressman’s wife, died in Denver after traveling for health reasons.
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Jam
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Indictments in Louisville Swindle Case Hit Clairvoyant duo
Four clairvoyants and their manager were indicted for swindling two women out of 2300 and allegedly draining victims of up to 20000 as police uncover a scheme promising health and wealth. Victims describe coercive control and loss of savings through a chamois bag ruse overseen by Uriel Buchanan and Jack Graham.
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Masquerading Wives Beat Husbands in Portland Burglary Prank
Mrs C E Baker and Mrs E Colt, wives of two retired capitalists, dressed as burglars and hid in the Colt residence front hall. When Baker and Colt returned, the staged escape burglars attacked them in the dark. The husbands fought back and both women were severely pummeled before recognition.
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Three killed by train near Ogdensburg New York
Special report from Ogdensburg New York says a passenger train struck a sleigh carrying Charles H Drake, his sister-in-law Mrs Robert Drake, and her year-old baby. The trio, riding for a morning outing, were instantly killed as the sleigh became kindling. Drake failed to hear the oncoming train in blowing snow. The baby’s head was severed and bodies wedged in the pilot.
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Leper John Early Pleads With Taft at Washington Banquet
At Tacoma February 2 the Burkes annual Washington birthday banquet passed a resolution urging President Taft to take immediate action for John R Early a leper from Summit View and Spanish-American War veteran. The county and state disclaimed responsibility for his maintenance and family, urging the leper to be removed from the country, leaving him without home or country while ten thousand citizens appeal for relief.
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Crematory Explosion Shocks Pittsburgh During Cremation
A crematory at the Pittsburgh morgue exploded during the cremation of Minnie Masele who died from a stab wound. Deputy Coroner Black was hurled against a wall and seriously burned. Coroner Jaimison and several hotel owners witnessed the blast. The incinerated body was scattered and the crematory bottom blown away as escaping gas and heat are suspected causes.
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Aviator Ducoureux Dies In Plane Crash At Pau
Pau, France. 1st Lieut. Ducoureneau was killed today when a propeller blade broke at 450 feet causing the plane to plunge. French aviator Maurice Tabuteau broke the world two hour flight record, covering 227 kilometers 464 meters at the lying grounds, after already holding the record set January 2 at Pau for 20 kilometers 287 meters.
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Nagel Proposes National Business Convention Plan
Charles Nagel secretary of commerce and labor spoke at a Brooklyn banquet of the Manufacturers Association of New York about inviting business representatives from across the country to Washington for a convention on business matters. He urged uniform legislation to aid commerce and proposed the eventual creation of a central national trade body.
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Washington
Automobile kills boy in sled near East Seventy fourth
James McNamara a 42 year old boy was struck and killed tonight by a car at 27 East Seventy fourth street. Mr and Mrs Earnest Flagg were in the automobile with the youth. The Flagg party shouted the chauffeur to speed to Presbyterian Hospital where McNamara died. The Flagg party surrendered at the Beat Fifty Seventh Street police station and provided names of all involved. Alfred A. Beaver the chauffeur John Lansberg the footman Nathan released the party on their recognizance.
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